Facilities Technician III

About the role

Syner-G is seeking a Facilities Technician III with 5–10 years of experience to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of GMP and non-GMP facility systems, utilities, and equipment. This role is responsible for performing advanced maintenance activities, troubleshooting complex issues across multiple building systems, and supporting reliability and compliance requirements in laboratory, manufacturing, and utility environments. The Facilities Technician III works with minimal supervision, handles complex technical challenges, and may guide junior staff as needed to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Work Location: Travel to client sites may be required depending on project demands and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, safety, and building systems across GMP and non-GMP areas.
• Receive, prioritize, and execute work order requests from employees, tenants, and internal customers, ensuring timely and efficient response to facility needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving HVAC systems, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical utilities, generators, environmental controls, and related infrastructure.
• Inspect facility systems and equipment to identify maintenance needs, operational risks, or abnormal conditions and escalate issues when required.
• Make repairs directly when possible and coordinate specialized contractors or vendors when complex repairs are needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while handling complex maintenance tasks requiring strong technical judgment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, equipment logs, inventory tracking, and compliance-related documentation.
• Support calibration activities and equipment reliability programs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, facility procedures, and applicable GMP or regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support, guidance, or mentoring to junior technicians as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Laboratory Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other stakeholders to support continuous facility operations.
• Identify and recommend improvements, upgrades, or cost-effective solutions that enhance system reliability, energy efficiency, or facility performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma required.
• Technical trade school certifications or equivalent field experience considered.
• Registered apprenticeship, trade license (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, wastewater, steam engineering, marine engineering), or equivalent technical training strongly preferred.

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in facility maintenance, utilities support, or mechanical/electrical building systems.
• Experience in regulated environments such as cGMP biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and building utilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex facilities issues independently.
• Proficient in reading schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work across multiple facility environments.

Essential Functions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen.
• Frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $43 to $45 hourly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.